Ethan Kelly
West Haven
Summary
Senior Policy Analyst with extensive experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. Led nationwide training initiatives that improved judicial responses to mental health challenges. Expertise in program development and crisis intervention, delivering impactful solutions through collaboration and evidence-based practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst
Council of State Governments
New York
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Led content development and coordinated nationwide training for the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative to train state judges in responding to individuals with mental illness in the court system.
- Collaborated with experts in criminal justice and behavioral health to develop resources and peer learning opportunities for the field at large.
- Provided technical assistance to jurisdictions funded by Department of Justice for justice and mental health programs.
- Engaged stakeholders, including judges and behavioral health directors, to align system-wide initiatives for justice and behavioral health programs.
- Facilitated discussions among law enforcement officials to address public safety and health challenges.
Clinical Supervisor
Wellmore Behavioral Health
Waterbury
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered intensive in-home psychiatric services to youth and families through clinical supervision within a team model.
- Provided coaching and feedback focused on engagement, assessment, and treatment planning.
- Managed weekly clinical rounds with agency Psychiatrists to enhance service delivery.
- Oversaw productivity in managed care setting, ensuring compliance through electronic medical record reviews.
- Coordinated referral processes to streamline client access to necessary services.
- Served as Clinical Preceptor for University of St. Joseph’s Department of Social Work interns, facilitating hands-on training.
- Conducted performance evaluations to maintain high standards in clinical practice.
Intervention Specialist
THE CONNECTION INC.
New Haven
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Collaborated on five Criminal Justice Programs to elevate staff skills and enhance client outcomes.
- Conducted quality assurance, supervision, training, and consulting to improve program effectiveness.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to address immediate behavioral concerns safely and effectively.
- Coordinated agency-wide Critical Incident Stress Management training with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
Adjunct Professor
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures for Social Work 200, meeting curriculum standards.
- Guided students in selecting Social Work as a career path.
- Facilitated prerequisite course for BSW program and Social Science requirement.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of helping professions.
Clinical Supervisor- Sierra Pre-Trial Re-Interview Center
THE CONNECTION INC.
New Haven
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Delivered clinical supervision to Clinical Case Managers and line staff in Criminal Justice/Mental Health Program.
- Oversaw daily operations of residential program, including intake reviews and clinical service coordination.
- Resolved clinical issues within severely mentally ill population through prompt intervention and support.
- Communicated with Courts statewide regarding discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions.
- Conducted interviews and hired program staff, emphasizing diversity to meet client needs.
Private Consultant
COASTAL COUNSELING LLC.
Madison
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Operated as private practitioner within group practice delivering therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families including individual therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, CBT, and pre/post-divorce counseling.
Therapist I
Connection Counseling Center
New Haven
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Delivered individual and group therapy for clients from various referral sources, including Adult Probation and Department of Children and Families.
- Conducted clinical assessments to evaluate needs for mental health and substance abuse services.
- Provided documentation to referral sources, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Collaborated with billing department to secure insurance authorizations for treatment.
- Oversaw daily operations of Counseling Center, managing administrative functions efficiently.
Clinical Case Manager
The CREST Center
New Haven
12.2009 - 09.2010
- Delivered clinical case management services within therapeutic milieu for a criminal justice day reporting program.
- Facilitated groups to enhance client awareness of maladaptive thinking patterns and recovery strategies.
- Collaborated with Court, Probation, Parole, and mental health providers in a multidisciplinary community justice approach.
Clinical Case Manager
Sierra Pre-Trial
New Haven
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Provided clinical case management services for individuals in a residential criminal justice system with co-occurring disorders, mental health and substance abuse.
- Conducted assessments to determine level of service needs.
- Facilitated and co-facilitated groups addressing relapse prevention, co-occurring disorders, and CBT.
- Provided reports to the Court and Probation on participant progress in the program.
Clinician
THE DEVEREUX GLENHOLME SCHOOL
Washington
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Conducted individualized and family therapy for youths with developmental challenges.
- Collaborated with school boards to create tailored Educational Plans.
- Formulated treatment plans aligned with Applied Behavioral Analysis principles.
- Engaged families in school community through volunteerism and resource contributions.
Mental Health Counselor
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven
10.2005 - 02.2008
- Contributed to a clinical team delivering in-home services for individuals and families.
- Collaborated with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, and Superior Courts on case management plans.
- Contributed to clinical assessments for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning for behavioral health issues.
Clinician
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Delivered intensive counseling to families at risk of child removal due to neglect or abuse.
- Prepared court recommendations and reports for the Department of Children and Families.
- Facilitated intervention strategies to support family reunification efforts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess family needs and develop care plans.
Intern
ESPOSITO & VOLZA
New Haven
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Prepared biopsychosocial reports for Guardians ad Litem and Attorneys for Minor Children.
- Coordinated with Department of Children and Families, ensuring effective communication among master-level clinicians.
- Attended court appearances alongside assigned attorneys to support case proceedings.
Education
Master's Degree - Clinical Social Work
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
New York05.2007
Graduate Certificate - Social Work And The Law
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT05.2005
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Technical assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Program development
- Training and development
- Focus on data-driven solutions
- Project management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical supervision
- Evidence-based practices
- Policy updates coordination
Certification
- Guardian ad Litem/Attorney for Minor Child Comprehensive Basic Training, 03/01/12, Office of the Public Defender- Child Protection Unit, Children’s Law Center, and Quinnipiac University School of Law.
- DMHAS Emergency Certificate Training, 10/01/13, DMHAS Education and Training Division
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research, 03/01/15, Chair of The Connection’s Institutional Review Board NIH Web-based training course Protecting Human Research Participants
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), 02/01/16, Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management: Individual/Peer and Group Intervention. In February 2016 coordinated an agency wide CISM training for 45 staff to develop an internal team to respond to employees exposed to crisis.
- Handle With Care- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, 05/01/16, Certified as a trainer for verbal de-escalation, tension reduction model and basic self-defense techniques.
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst
Council of State Governments
05.2019 - 05.2025
Clinical Supervisor
Wellmore Behavioral Health
08.2017 - 01.2019
Adjunct Professor
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Intervention Specialist
THE CONNECTION INC.
10.2014 - 05.2017
Clinical Supervisor- Sierra Pre-Trial Re-Interview Center
THE CONNECTION INC.
08.2011 - 10.2014
Private Consultant
COASTAL COUNSELING LLC.
04.2011 - 06.2014
Therapist I
Connection Counseling Center
09.2010 - 04.2011
Clinical Case Manager
The CREST Center
12.2009 - 09.2010
Clinical Case Manager
Sierra Pre-Trial
11.2008 - 12.2009
Clinician
THE DEVEREUX GLENHOLME SCHOOL
02.2008 - 11.2008
Clinician
YALE UNIVERSITY
05.2007 - 08.2007
Mental Health Counselor
YALE UNIVERSITY
10.2005 - 02.2008
Intern
ESPOSITO & VOLZA
09.2004 - 08.2005
Master's Degree - Clinical Social Work
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Graduate Certificate - Social Work And The Law
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
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